Article 115 of CoI : Article 115: Supplementary, additional or excess grants.

Explanation using Example

Example 1:

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare had an approved budget of ₹10,000 crores for the financial year 2022-2023 to manage healthcare services across India. However, due to an unexpected outbreak of a new virus, the allocated funds were insufficient to cover the additional expenses required for emergency healthcare services, vaccines, and medical supplies.

In this scenario, the President, following Article 115, would present a supplementary statement to both Houses of Parliament, requesting an additional ₹5,000 crores to manage the unforeseen healthcare crisis. This supplementary grant would then be debated and approved by Parliament, ensuring that the Ministry has the necessary funds to address the emergency.

Example 2:

The Ministry of Education was granted ₹8,000 crores for the financial year 2022-2023 to improve school infrastructure and implement new educational programs. Midway through the year, it was discovered that the Ministry had already spent ₹9,000 crores due to the rapid expansion of digital education initiatives, which were not initially planned ...

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